HSS Column embedded on 1' deep concrete grade beam
HSS Column embedded on 1' deep concrete grade beam
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hello everyone, one question how can I prove that steel column embedded on 1' deep concrete will act a fixed support or something closed to a fixed support? Thanks for your help






RE: HSS Column embedded on 1' deep concrete grade beam
Dik
RE: HSS Column embedded on 1' deep concrete grade beam
Professional Engineer (ME, NH, MA) Structural Engineer (IL)
American Concrete Industries
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RE: HSS Column embedded on 1' deep concrete grade beam
You probably can't. 1' isn't much of a grade beam. Are you trying to claim fixity for lateral load resistance or merely to justify k=0.7 axial capacity?
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: HSS Column embedded on 1' deep concrete grade beam